Associate Director, Data Science Job in Parexel International Corporation
Associate Director, Data Science
Parexel International Corporation
4+ weeks ago
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Not Disclosed
- Full-time
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Scientists is responsible to lead, manage and support a regional team of managers and/or individual contributors to ensure that Parexel delivers quality projects to its clients. Guide ongoing training, career development and Management processes within the department or function. The Associate Director is responsible to ensure client projects are resourced with suitably developed professionals and to ensure appropriate retention plans are in place to develop and retain these professionals within Parexel. The Associate Director is responsible to promote new business by participating in project bids and client presentations as appropriate. The Associate Director is responsible to provide expertise and consultation to project teams. The Associate Director is an experienced leader responsible for liaising with senior levels or management within the organization to continuously assess and improve operational project delivery. The Associate Director is responsible to lead, manage and successfully deliver key cross-functional initiatives within Global Data Operations. The Associate Director may also manage technology as a Technology owner and/or act as an account Lead for DM Programming. The ADCDS will act as a Subject Matter Expert as we build processes in SAS and also take on the role of a Trainer with respect to SAS in the initial phase.
Key Accountabilities:
Team Leadership
Ensure team delivery of high-quality project deliverables by monitoring performance
Train and mentor team according to job role expectations, acting as an SME for a functional process or account where applicable
Meet with full team on a regular basis with comprehensive communication and guidance
Conduct individual 1:1s with all staff on a regular basis
Provide leadership and effective support to project team and deliverables when supporting a project directly
Awareness around team performance and impacts to accounts team is contributing to, collaborate with Account Lead colleagues
Quality Management & Compliance
Check quality of team deliverables and proper remedial action
Ensure direct reports meet departmental and project productivity and quality metrics by efficient execution of activities
May support data collection for KPIs, Metrics, dashboards as applicable
Contribute to review of role specific training curricula as applicable
May contribute to Parexel process documents authoring or reviewing
Maintain a working knowledge of, and assure compliance with, applicable ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, Regulatory Agency requirements and Parexel Processes
Initiatives & Business Development
Contribute to initiatives as time allows
Contribute to bid pursuit activities by supporting team and/or attending bid pursuit opportunities as time allows
Participate in Parexel and department system/standards improvement activities
Account Lead
Point of contact within Parexel and clients (where applicable) for Database programming related issues.
Proactively identify potential issues/concerns related to database programming on the account that may adversely affect strategic partnership with the client and communicate those to senior management for preemptive measures
Maintain seamless communication with the account staff to ensure study/project progress, timelines, quality, budget and all the deliverables are being met with quality.
Assigned as QI manager on partnership QIs
Facilitate Lessons Learned after project completion and determines improvement opportunities within the Account
Attend account oversight client meetings (such as weekly meetings, monthly functional management team meetings, quarterly operational management team meetings, bi-yearly executive steering committee meetings, etc.)
Work with business to create and maintain user requirements on a technology.
Drive the implementation and validation of the system according to TQM SOPs.
Provide SME support including continuous evaluation workshops and technical support to the user community either directly or through dedicated SMEs.
Work with technology vendor to enhance the relationship. Build Processes Act as a SAS SME to drive process setup
Act as a Trainer while the group is built
Skills:
The Associate Director position at Parexel requires a diverse skill set across three main categories: Leadership, Personnel Management, and Business Operations.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to lead global teams (virtually) effectively with authority
Negotiation and organizational skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication skills with a diplomatic approach: keen sense of inclusion for colleagues and clients of all backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm, prioritize workload with attention to detail
Effective time management to meet objectives
Ability to conduct root cause analysis in business problem solving and process improvement development
Ability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations
Ability to conduct root cause analysis in business problem solving and process improvement development
Ability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations
Personnel Skills:
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to gain trust and confidence with a variety of clients as well as within Parexel
Excellent learning ability and ambition to do so
Managerial courage, resilience, and ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment
Strong presentation skills
Work with integrity
Competent in written and oral English and local language (as applicable)
Ability to travel as required
Business Operations Skills:
Basic mathematical skills and understanding of computer languages and systems (e.g. Rave, VBA, DataLabs, C#, SAS, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a full workload across multiple projects
Commitment to Quality
Understanding of GDO tasks, specifically within Data Management and Database Programming, regulatory requirements, and data standards
Ability to identify any bottlenecks during operational processes and bring to the attention of the senior management team at Parexel while, in tandem, providing the client with potential solutions
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience in clinical research industry
Proven record of leading project and program teams
Full understanding and application of relevant ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements and Parexel SOPs and study specific procedures
Awareness of SDTM/CDISC/CDASH standards
Programming expertise or certification in computer languages (e.g. SAS, VBA, R, C#, SAS, etc.) is recommended.
Education:
Master s degree and / or other qualifications in a science or industry related discipline industry related discipline
Key Accountabilities:
Team Leadership
Ensure team delivery of high-quality project deliverables by monitoring performance
Train and mentor team according to job role expectations, acting as an SME for a functional process or account where applicable
Meet with full team on a regular basis with comprehensive communication and guidance
Conduct individual 1:1s with all staff on a regular basis
Provide leadership and effective support to project team and deliverables when supporting a project directly
Awareness around team performance and impacts to accounts team is contributing to, collaborate with Account Lead colleagues
Quality Management & Compliance
Check quality of team deliverables and proper remedial action
Ensure direct reports meet departmental and project productivity and quality metrics by efficient execution of activities
May support data collection for KPIs, Metrics, dashboards as applicable
Contribute to review of role specific training curricula as applicable
May contribute to Parexel process documents authoring or reviewing
Maintain a working knowledge of, and assure compliance with, applicable ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, Regulatory Agency requirements and Parexel Processes
Initiatives & Business Development
Contribute to initiatives as time allows
Contribute to bid pursuit activities by supporting team and/or attending bid pursuit opportunities as time allows
Participate in Parexel and department system/standards improvement activities
Account Lead
Point of contact within Parexel and clients (where applicable) for Database programming related issues.
Proactively identify potential issues/concerns related to database programming on the account that may adversely affect strategic partnership with the client and communicate those to senior management for preemptive measures
Maintain seamless communication with the account staff to ensure study/project progress, timelines, quality, budget and all the deliverables are being met with quality.
Assigned as QI manager on partnership QIs
Facilitate Lessons Learned after project completion and determines improvement opportunities within the Account
Attend account oversight client meetings (such as weekly meetings, monthly functional management team meetings, quarterly operational management team meetings, bi-yearly executive steering committee meetings, etc.)
Qualifications
System OwnershipWork with business to create and maintain user requirements on a technology.
Drive the implementation and validation of the system according to TQM SOPs.
Provide SME support including continuous evaluation workshops and technical support to the user community either directly or through dedicated SMEs.
Work with technology vendor to enhance the relationship. Build Processes Act as a SAS SME to drive process setup
Act as a Trainer while the group is built
Skills:
The Associate Director position at Parexel requires a diverse skill set across three main categories: Leadership, Personnel Management, and Business Operations.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to lead global teams (virtually) effectively with authority
Negotiation and organizational skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication skills with a diplomatic approach: keen sense of inclusion for colleagues and clients of all backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm, prioritize workload with attention to detail
Effective time management to meet objectives
Ability to conduct root cause analysis in business problem solving and process improvement development
Ability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations
Ability to conduct root cause analysis in business problem solving and process improvement development
Ability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations
Personnel Skills:
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to gain trust and confidence with a variety of clients as well as within Parexel
Excellent learning ability and ambition to do so
Managerial courage, resilience, and ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment
Strong presentation skills
Work with integrity
Competent in written and oral English and local language (as applicable)
Ability to travel as required
Business Operations Skills:
Basic mathematical skills and understanding of computer languages and systems (e.g. Rave, VBA, DataLabs, C#, SAS, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a full workload across multiple projects
Commitment to Quality
Understanding of GDO tasks, specifically within Data Management and Database Programming, regulatory requirements, and data standards
Ability to identify any bottlenecks during operational processes and bring to the attention of the senior management team at Parexel while, in tandem, providing the client with potential solutions
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience in clinical research industry
Proven record of leading project and program teams
Full understanding and application of relevant ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements and Parexel SOPs and study specific procedures
Awareness of SDTM/CDISC/CDASH standards
Programming expertise or certification in computer languages (e.g. SAS, VBA, R, C#, SAS, etc.) is recommended.
Education:
Master s degree and / or other qualifications in a science or industry related discipline industry related discipline
Experience Required :
Fresher
Vacancy :
2 - 4 Hires
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